What is Cairo?
The open source programming library provides a vector graphics-based, device-independent API for software developers. It offers Ruby bindings and is designed to provide primitives for 2-dimensional drawing across a number of different backends, utilizing hardware acceleration when available. The library is used to deliver a device-independent graphics solution for software applications
Highlights
- Provides a vector graphics API for software development
- Supports multiple backends and leverages hardware acceleration
- Available as a Ruby programming library
- Open source with active community contributions
Platforms
- Linux
Languages
- English
Features
Lightweight
C support